Why You Should Ditch Your Wired Mouse

We are at the tail end of 2020, and if you’re still using a wired mouse at this time as your primary peripheral, then you may need to reassess your life’s choices. Computer mice have come a long way since the early 1990s. They’re no longer the same clunky and unreliable devices their predecessors were. Besides convenience, they are able to offer multiple connectivity options.

This is why, it’s time that you ditch the old ball and chain, pun intended, for something a little more advanced. Logitech is a company that has made massive strides in terms of mouse technology. It offers a plethora of options that cater to a wide variety of requirements.

As such, the points that we will make here in favor of wireless mice, are based on our experience with this particular brand. These are some of the reasons why you need one:

Excellent Battery Life
Logitech mice offer extremely frugal power consumption, which allow them to use a single AA battery for about 12 months (M171) – 24 months (M331). The more expensive ones such as the MX Anywhere 2S, have built-in rechargeable batteries that are able to last for 70 days on a single charge. Regardless of which one you choose, battery replacements won’t be needed often.

Multi-Button Functionality
Though this feature is available on wired mice as well, the wireless ones are able to offer custom mapping options as well as reliable functionality without much detriment to battery life. In the case of the MX Master 2S, it has an incredibly useful scroll wheel on the left side that allows for minute and precise movements.

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Multi-Device Support
If you’re the type that juggles between a tablet, laptop and phone to complete certain tasks, then a multi-device mouse could prove conducive to maintaining an acceptable level of productivity. In the case of the M585, it can switch connections between two separate devices with a single click of the dedicated centre mounted button. The change is seamless and reliable.

Bluetooth & Wireless Capabilities
You have the option of ditching the wireless dongle and connecting the mouse directly to your laptop via Bluetooth. This way, you USB ports are kept free for other peripherals. However, if your PC lacks Bluetooth support, the included dongle can be plugged in for a reliable 2.4GHz wireless experience.

Unifying Receiver
Logitech devices are able to communicate with a computer through a single receiver, which the company calls Unifying Receivers. A single USB dongle can connect to multiple devices that include a wireless keyboard and mouse with the help of Logitech software. This way, only a single USB port is required to connect a multitude of devices to your PC.